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Originally Posted by New Era
Don't see anything dynamic in that video. Looks like a more lazy Monahan with more foot speed. PLD takes advantage of some really bad goaltending in the first few goals and then takes advantage of floating around the periphery to clean up the scraps from his linemate's work. He does have speed though, even if he does cherry pick to get his scoring opportunities.
Here's the thing on PLD. He isn't better than Monahan. There isn't a measure in existence that says so. Only jaded Flames fans who are gazing over the fence at a patch of grass they think is greener are saying this. PLD, like Monahan, is a very good player, but PLD has his warts and shortcomings, just like every other player. PLD is likely going to produce similar numbers and be as big a point of frustration for the fans here because all of the things people bitch and complain about Monahan PLD is as good/bad at. So if you move Monahan for him, you're just moving deck chairs around.
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Agree. Not certain there is upside here. Maybe playoffs Dubois actually pours his heart into it though whereas Monahan can’t or won’t or whatever.